Trump's "If No End-of-War Talks, Sanctions" Warning Is Not New

"Frequently Used Even During His First Term"

The Kremlin in Russia evaluated U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to impose strong sanctions if it does not engage in negotiations to end the Ukraine war as "nothing particularly new."

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According to TASS and RIA Novosti news agencies, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, said at a briefing on the 23rd (local time) that there was "no new element" in President Trump's remarks. He added, "President Trump was the U.S. president who used sanctions most frequently even during his first term," and "He likes this method. At least, that was the case during his first term."

On the previous day, President Trump posted on the social networking service Truth Social, "Let's end the war quickly," warning, "If negotiations do not happen soon, we will have no choice but to impose high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia and other countries."

Spokesperson Peskov stated, "We are closely monitoring all rhetoric and statements," and "We are carefully noting every nuance." He further explained, "The president (Russian President Vladimir Putin) has repeatedly said he is ready for an equal and mutually respectful dialogue," adding, "Such dialogue took place during the first term. But now we are waiting for a signal, and no signal has come yet."

Additionally, Peskov acknowledged the possibility of President Putin interviewing with U.S. podcaster Rex Friedman, saying, "He is at least one of the people we are reviewing and recommending to the president." However, he added that there are no plans for this to happen in the near future.

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